Tucked away in the corner of my room amidst the comfort of my pillows and blankets, i finished reading this brand new novel. I honestly wasn't too impressed with the author's style of writing, good story but rather cliche (VERY Jane Austen inspired)... just needed more flavor and variety.The only bad thing about reading a sappy love story, is that once I finished the last page and re-enter reality, I get a huge reminder of just how single i am.
Lovely.
Throughout the course of the lazy Saturday afternoon i venture to my computer to check up on emails and facebook. And what do i find out in the midst of my loneliness? That two, yes two of my friends (Aubrey, Tara) are now engaged to add to the increasingly long list of married folk and am reminded constantly from other married and engaged people's status of just how wonderful their life is and how sweet their fiances/husbands are. As one guy in my singles ward wisely put, "I don't see a difference between weddings and funerals, after that day I'll never see them again...." at least in this life. :)
Anyway i wanted to note this in my blog so that when i do get married/engaged, i can look back and remember exactly how single people feel. Lonely, a little envious, impatient, happy, sad, and very very single.
As for now, I'm content to be me! Ms. Birtcher! (or is it Miss, .... I da't know) Sad a little at times when i see friends find such happiness in this incredible experience, and i have yet to participate; but, I still have a lot i want to do before i settle down into the role of a wife and mother, such as a mission. As another wise comment made in sacrament meeting, "You may think you're ready for that stage of life, but the Lord knows what's best for you and will open up that opportunity only at the appropriate time in your life." Basically, put your trust in the Lord, He knows when it's best for you. Be patient.
So while I'm still searching for the Mr. I'm just going to have some fun! Within reason of course. As Emily, my roommate, constantly reminded us of "In the eternity perspective, you're only single for a short amount of time... so live it up!"
2 comments:
I totally agree, let's live it up :)
Your roommate Emily is right. 20 is SOOOOO young still! Once you are married, you'll be married for ETERNITY and yes, it's totally great, but until then you have a short time left of being single. You will never in eternity be single again. Take advantage of this time to have adventures that help you learn about yourself and about what you're looking for in the future and in a husband. (And yes, a mission would qualify as such an adventure if it's right for you!). Don't rush through school or breaks or any of what you're doing now...enjoy them! Trust me--when you're married and have kids, a year will pass so quickly you won't be able to believe it. I can't BELIEVE William is already one. I love my life as much as is humanly possible, but every once in a while I wish I could slip back for just a day to my college years and enjoy the fun experiences I had then all over again. You're there--enjoy it! :)
(Clearly you didn't ask for your preachy aunt to write an essay on this topic, but I couldn't help myself! Feel free to post something preachy on my blog in return anytime. :) Love you Kacie!)
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